| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $144.90 | 12.243% | $162.6401 | $162.64 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.96 | 4.159% | $161.4048 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.64 | 12.287% | $238.7671 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.30 | 7.151% | $253.1978 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.39 | 6.565% | $212.48 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.42 | 3.695% | $122.7956 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.89 | 12.620% | $67.4481 | $67.45 | $67.45 | $67.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.50 | $1,218.7335 | $1,218.74 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.70 | |